There are many white collar crimes in Pennsylvania. These crimes usually do not make big news headlines unless they involve a large corporation or well-known person because they do not involve violence. White collar crimes are financial crimes that usually occur...
Year: 2019
Could your spouse be hiding assets?
Pennsylvanian couples with a lot of assets to share can enjoy the abundance while they’re together, but these high assets can become a serious hurdle if you decide to divorce. We at The Law Offices of Campana, Hoffa, & Morrone P.C., are here to discuss the...
Is there a hate crime issue on college campuses?
As college campuses gear up to welcome incoming freshman and begin a new year in Pennsylvania, your mind may wander to campus crime. While most campuses do an excellent job of preventing serious crime, there are still those that happen. It would not be smart to...
Things to consider before filing for divorce
Divorcing in Pennsylvania may seem overwhelming, especially if the decision to split was not necessarily yours. If you find yourself in a situation that makes divorce inevitable, it helps to think some things through before filing. The attorneys at The Law Offices of...
Understanding constructive possession
If Pennsylvania law enforcement officers charge you with some kind of drug crime, the prosecutor naturally must prove to the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the drugs recovered by the officers at the scene belonged to you before (s)he can convict you of any...
Police interaction in parking lots
The police operate under set parameters. If they suspect a driver is acting suspiciously, they may initiate a police stop. However, to legally stop a moving vehicle in Pennsylvania, police have to have a reason, such as a traffic infraction. When in a parking lot, can...
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Zero Tolerance law
Although the legal drinking age in Pennsylvania is 21-years-old, underage college students sometimes partake in alcoholic drinks. Many view this as just a part of growing up and the college experience. However, underage drinking is considered a serious offense in the...
What you need to know about insider trading
If you are one of the many people in Pennsylvania who participate in trading on the stock market, you should be aware that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulates activities carefully. A suspicion that you are guilty of insider trading may result in an...
Pennsylvania’s anti-hazing laws
Hazing is and has been a serious issue for decades, but states have only just recently begun to take measures to combat it. In recent years, more states have begun to draft and implement anti-hazing laws that make hazing a crime. After the death of a 19-year-old Penn...
Avoid company risk during a divorce
As a Pennsylvania business owner, you may believe that your business is separate from your personal life. After all, most put in an effort to ensure that your personal assets are separate from business assets. However, if you are in the middle of a divorce, all of...